Kim committed to Texas Open

By Richard Oliver/roliver@express-news.net

Published 1:24 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

HUMBLE — Anthony Kim, the defending Shell Houston Open champion and 2008 Ryder Cup standout, confirmed Wednesday that he's committed to play in next month's Valero Texas Open. Kim, who made his pro debut with a tie for second at the tournament in 2006, hasn't played in San Antonio since a tie for 71st in 2009.

"I'm very excited about coming back," said Kim, 25. "That event is very special to me. It was the first tournament to give me an opportunity."

In the years since, Kim has endured a mercurial stretch of gain and pain. He tied for third at the Masters last year before withdrawing early from The Players Championship in May to undergo surgery on a partially torn ligament in his left thumb. His best showing this season was a tie for sixth at the Farmers Insurance Open.